A comprehensive yet simple look at the laws related to Khums as per the Shia Muslim fiqh (jurisprudence) including:• A historical look• From the Holy Quran• Various rules• In comparison with Zakaat• Khums on unused items and food• Khums on pension funds, funds held by tabligh institutions, university and college fees• Exemptions from khums - Inheritance, mahr and dehej (expenses for the marriage of ones child)• Khums as applied to a minor non-baligh childamong many other issues.